- Based on the existing 400cc Burgman
- New patent image reveals a revised design for the cylinder placement
- Could get two small cylinders
Suzuki has been working on a new Hydrogen-powered Burgman for a while. Now, we have come across new patent images of the same and these show the revised design of the upcoming Japanese scooter. Here is what it looks like.
While the Hydrogen-powered model is likely to use elements of the current standard 400cc Burgman, its original design had limitations on the wheelbase front. The Hydrogen tank was placed at the bottom, near the floorboard. The revised patent shows that Suzuki is likely to opt for two smaller cylinders instead of one single unit. Further, these are placed at completely different spots. For reference, one of the cylinders sits diagonally to the floorboard near the front apron whereas the second unit runs parallel to the tail.
This not only allows the Suzuki to retain the Burgman 400’s design and dimensions, but also lets the engine and transmission to remain in the same position. While the second Hydrogen cylinder runs parallel to the tail, the top view shows it is tilted slightly towards the left of the scooter from the bottom.
Suzuki has also made changes like repositioning the front radiator and keeping it distant from the first Hydrogen tank. There is a deflector at the front to channel the hot air downward instead of a cylinder. Not to mention, Suzuki will also heavily rework the motor to make it compatible with Hydrogen.
